but is harmless to humans. Belcher and her team actually discovered how to manipulate the virus three years ago. Tinkering with the genetic code of the virus, the virus self-assembles to form a nanowire anode and collect negatively charged cobalt oxide and...

lithium. In contrast to other silicon shapes, these nanowires do not degrade Cui said. Cui noted that a patent application has been filed. He is considering formation of a company or an agreement with a battery manufacturer. Manufacturing the nanowire batteries...